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About November 20th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1959, outlining ten principles to promote the welfare and rights of children worldwide.
- Day of the week: November 20th, 1959 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods
- #1 UK song: Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows
- Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder
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- November 20, 1959: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was November 20, 1959?
- Who was born on November 20, 1959?
- November 20, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- November 20, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- November 20, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 20, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on November 20, 1959?
- Back in 1959
November 20, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 20, 1959:
- UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1959, outlining ten principles to promote the welfare and rights of children worldwide. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Alan Freed Fired in Payola Scandal Alan Freed, a prominent American disc jockey, was dismissed from his position at WABC radio on November 20, 1959, due to his involvement in the payola scandal, which involved accepting payments for playing specific songs on air. source: en.wikipedia.org
- James P. McGovern Birth James Patrick McGovern, an American politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1997, was born on November 20, 1959, in Worcester, Massachusetts. source: en.wikipedia.org
November 20, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from November 1959
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What day of the week was November 20, 1959?
November 20, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 324th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 20, 1959 can also be written as 11/20/1959 in the US and as 20/11/1959 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on November 20, 1959?
Famous people born on November 20, 1959:
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Sean YoungSean Young is an American actress best known for her roles in films from the 1980s and early 1990s, particularly her portrayal of Rachael in the sci-fi classic Blade Runner (1982). She has also appeared in a range of other popular films and has been a notable figure in Hollywood for her distinctive performances. [bio]
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Orlando FigesRenowned British historian specializing in Russian history, acclaimed for his comprehensive and insightful books about Russian culture and...
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Mario MartoneAcclaimed Italian film and theater director known for his artistic and innovative approach to storytelling.
November 20, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on November 20, 1959:
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Sylvia LopezFrench model and actress (b. 1933).
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Alfonso López Pumarejo
November 20, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 20, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 16th and November 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1959 was Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
- Guy Mitchell - Heartaches By The Number
November 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 20, 1959 was Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.
- Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Travellin' Light
- Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife
- Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
- Johnny & The Hurricanes - Red River Rock
- The Everly Brothers - ('Til) I Kissed You
November 20, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on November 20, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.
- Brook Benton - So Many Ways
- The Drifters - Dance With Me
- Della Reese - Don't You Know
- The Fleetwoods - Mr. Blue
- The Coasters - Poison Ivy
November 20, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.
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Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.
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November 20, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 20, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthNovember 20, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 20, 1959 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 20, 1959 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on November 20, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:07 pm and setting at 11:21 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.
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Someone born on November 20, 1959 is:
66 years 8 months old,
or 800 months and 3 days old,
or 3478 weeks and 6 days old,
or 24352 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 20, 1959?
There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 20th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 20, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 20, 1959.
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The history attached to November 20, 1959 includes UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around November 20, 1959 included “Mr. Blue” by The Fleetwoods, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of November 20, 1959 included Some Like It Hot, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
November 20, 1959 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Sean Young, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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